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Humanity is entering a new era of space exploration, with countries and corporations clamouring to lead the way. We find out about the company offering visits to the edge of space and why, after fifty years, we’re finally going back to the moon. With Siân Cleaver from Airbus Defence and Space and Beth Moses and David Mackay from Virgin Galactic.  The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What will the next version of the internet look like? We dive into the metaverse, finding out how it will change the online world. Plus, the exhibition from Radiohead pioneering a new form of music entertainment. Featuring Alistair Thompson from Epic Games and Sean Evans, creative director of Kid A Mnesia.   The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The ocean covers 70% of earth, and is critical in providing food, oxygen and regulating the climate. This time, we hear two ways technology can improve the health of our ocean, from data-gathering drones that can sail through the eye of the storm, to a new sport bringing electric racing to the water. Featuring Kimberly Sparling from SailDrone and Rodi Basso from E1. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sky taxis are coming to a city near you. We find out how affordable, electric flight is just a few years around the corner. Featuring Duncan Walker from Skyports and Andrew MacMillan from Vertical Aerospace.  The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Take a trip to the cities of the future, from the 3D printed houses that could make construction greener and faster, to the giant vacuum cleaners sucking up smog and turning it into diamonds. With Anna Cheniuntai from Apis Cor and Daan Roosegaarde of Studio Roosegaarde.   The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world is approaching a data crisis, with current storage methods approaching their limits and guzzling huge amounts of energy. This time, we explore two technologies which could help us preserve our most important information for future generations, from glass that could last as long as the universe, to the fabric of life itself. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The James Webb Space Telescope is going to give us our first look at the cosmic dawn. But how does unravelling the mysteries of the universe help build a better world on earth? With Professor Gillian Wright from the STFC and Dr Matt Greenhouse from NASA.  The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We hear about inventions which could turn the tide on the planet’s biodiversity crisis, from the DNA reader which can fight wildlife crime to the biodegradable, microscopic sensor that could revolutionise our understanding of the environment.  With Dr Andrew Digby from New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, Dr Alex Dehgan from Conservation X Labs and Dr John Rogers from Northwestern University.  The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Could technology be the key to unlocking real-world super powers? This time, we hear two ways of augmenting human potential: a super-strong robotic exoskeleton and a brain device that can allow you to move things just by thinking. With Tan Le from Emotiv and Ben Wolff from Sarcos. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Sam Schmidt was paralysed from the neck down in a racing accident, he thought his driving days were behind him. In this episode, we explore the innovative technology that has allowed him to get back onto the race track. With Sam Schmidt and Joe Verrengia from Arrow Electronics. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season 2 of Future Lab is nearly here and this time we will be learning more about the new technologies that are shaping our future. From moving objects with your mind to a telescope that that can see into the past, technology and science are changing the world in unimaginable ways. Join curator Lucy Johnston as she meets the people tackling the biggest problems facing planet earth and pushing humanity to achieve things we’ve never seen before. These are the stories of the people taking ideas from the pages of science fiction and bringing them to life before our eyes. The podcast is presented by Randox and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, home of the Future Lab live exhibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Seaweed patties replacing beef burgers and robots doing regenerative farming: this week we’re looking at how we can produce food in sustainable ways. With Mark Kulsdom, founder of Dutch Weed Burger and Ben Scott-Robinson from the Small Robot Company. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.